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ZIP Code 81524

Mesa, Colorado

FIPS 81524

Juniper

ZIP Code 81524 is in the top 18% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 6% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 94th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the bottom 9% nationally for FEMA risk score.

Median Home Value

$665,600

Higher than 94% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

56%

Higher than 82% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

93.8

Higher than 91% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

2,760

Median Age

36.4

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$665,600

Higher than 94%

Median Property Tax

$1,875

Effective Tax Rate

0%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

6.66

Higher than 94%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

56%

Higher than 82%

Appreciation 1yr %

-5%

Higher than 59%

Pandemic Gain %

32%

Recession Drop %

-20%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

91.7

Winter Avg Low (°F)

17.5

Avg Temperature (°F)

52.2

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

69.6

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

167

Annual Precipitation (in)

11.1

Annual Snowfall (in)

21.8

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

93.8

Higher than 91%

The full report

Six pillars — each with percentile benchmarks, 16-year trends, and per-metric detail.

  • People

  • Work & Money

  • Housing

  • Amenities

  • Environment & Risk

ZIP Code 81524: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 81524?
The median home value in ZIP Code 81524 is $665,600, higher than 94% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 81524?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 81524 is $1,875, an effective rate of 0% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 81524 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 81524 cost about 6.66× the median household income, higher than 94% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 81524?
Home prices in ZIP Code 81524 have moved 56% over the past five years (-5% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 81524?
ZIP Code 81524 averages 52.2°F year-round, summer highs near 91.7°F, winter lows around 17.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 21.8 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 81524 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 81524's FEMA National Risk Index score is 93.8 (higher than 91% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is earthquake.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap, EPA. Explore the map →